Medication Administration ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Medication Administration ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which action demonstrates the “right time” of medication administration? A. Giving the medication four hours early B. Skipping the dose if the patient is asleep C. Administering the medication within 30 minutes of the scheduled time D. Giving all morning medications at noon Which action best supports the “right documentation” in medication administration? A. Writing down the medication before giving it B. Recording the medication after administration C. Documenting only if the patient reports side effects D. Using a sticky note to remember later Which is the safest method to confirm the “right patient”? A. Ask the client’s visitor to verify identity B. Use the client’s initials and room number 2 C. Ask the client to state their name and date of birth D. Rely on memory after seeing the client before Which action demonstrates the “right dose” principle? A. Giving two tablets instead of one to be sure it works B. Calculating and verifying the prescribed dose before administration C. Rounding the dose to the nearest whole number D. Estimating the dose based on patient weight What should the nurse do before administering a medication via NG tube? A. Mix medications with enteral formula B. Verify tube placement C. Administer medication with the patient lying flat D. Give all medications at once without flushing When preparing to apply a transdermal patch, which action is correct? A. Apply a new patch over the old one B. Shave the area before applying 3 C. Remove the old patch and clean the site D. Cut the patch to adjust dosage Which route has the most rapid absorption? A. Subcutaneous B. Intravenous C. Oral D. Topical What is the appropriate site for administering a subcutaneous injection of insulin? A. Deltoid muscle B. Inner forearm C. Abdomen D. Upper back What instruction should a nurse give when administering a sublingual medication? A. Swallow the tablet immediately B. Chew the tablet 4 C. Place it under the tongue and let it dissolve D. Crush and mix it with water How should the nurse position the pinna when giving ear drops to an adult? A. Pull pinna down and back B. Leave ear in natural position C. Pull pinna up and back D. Push the tragus inward firmly Which statement by a client indicates understanding of metered-dose inhaler use? A. “I will exhale while I spray the medicine.” B. “I will hold my breath after inhaling the medication.” C. “I’ll rinse my mouth before using the inhaler.”